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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,630

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $4,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,495

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $4,272

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGLC
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanGLC300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $38,950
Base Invoice $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $36,224
Premium II Package 3,500 3,500 1,350  
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980 2,330
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700  
Leather seating surfaces 1,570 1,570 1,570  
Panoramic sunroof 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,480
iPod integration 375 375 375  
Wood trim 310      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650  
Lighting Package       1,390
Interior Package       2,500
Blind spot warning system       550
Upholstered instrument panel       650
Premium Package       720
Premium II Package 3,255 3,255 1,256  
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771 2,167
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651  
Leather seating surfaces 1,460 1,460 1,460  
Panoramic sunroof 976 976 976 1,376
iPod integration 349 349 349  
Wood trim 288      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 670
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604  
Lighting Package       1,293
Interior Package       2,325
Blind spot warning system       512
Upholstered instrument panel       605
Premium Package       670
Options (change) 11,855 11,545 9,395 10,340
Options (change) 11,023 10,735 8,736 9,618
Destination 875 875 875 925
Total Price $45,630 $47,070 $49,270 $50,215
Total Invoice $42,495 $43,835 $45,881 $46,767

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,912
Model Year2009200920092016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGLC
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanGLC300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6241hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/60-18
Total Price$45,630$47,070$49,270$50,215
Adjustments for Features0-975-1,250-6,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,630$46,095$48,020$43,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$2,390$0
Total Invoice$42,495$43,835$45,881$46,767
Adjustments for Features0-908-1,164-6,184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,495$42,927$44,717$40,583
Cost Above Minimum$0$432$2,222$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year2009200920092016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGLC
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanGLC300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power liftgate   $350
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Remote climate control   $25
Remote start via app   $75
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Trailer sway control   $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net   $40
Cargo organizer   $100
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
Handwriting recognition   $200
HD radio   $50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass   $0
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Metal pedals$75 $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Power-folding second row seats   $700
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization   $50
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Suggestive steering   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,200$4,175$4,450$9,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$1,250$6,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-908-1,164-6,184

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20092016
ModelC-ClassGLC
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in113.1 in
Length182.3 in183.3 in
Width69.7 in74.4 in
Height56.3 in64.5 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,892 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.456.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested200079%
Total Not Requested52521%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested74048%
Total Not Requested80052%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested200079%
Total Not Requested52521%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested74048%
Total Not Requested80052%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested74048%
Total Not Requested80052%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested59033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%

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